Nitish Kumar’s Viral Garland Struggle Sparks Social Media Frenzy
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar became the talk of social media after an awkward moment during a public event in Patna. A video of Kumar struggling to wear a garland went viral, with Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav adding to the buzz by mocking his senior ally. The incident has triggered memes and political debates, highlighting the uneasy alliance in Bihar’s ruling coalition.
Watch: Nitish’s “Gazab Aadmi Hai” Moment
The viral clip shows Nitish Kumar receiving a floral garland from a supporter. As he tries to put it on, the garland gets tangled, leaving him visibly frustrated. After a few seconds of struggle, Kumar hands it to an aide, muttering, “Gazab aadmi hai” (What a strange man). His exasperated reaction and the clumsy exchange quickly became meme material.
Tejashwi Yadav’s Sarcastic Dig at Nitish
Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav, Nitish’s coalition partner, seized the moment to take a jab. At a separate event, Yadav quipped, “Some people can’t even handle a garland properly, how will they handle Bihar?” The remark, seen as a veiled critique of Kumar’s leadership, has intensified speculation about tensions within the Mahagathbandhan government.
Social Media Erupts with Memes & Hashtags
Twitter and Instagram exploded with hilarious takes on the incident. One user joked, “Nitish Kumar’s relationship with garlands is more complicated than Bihar’s politics,” while another wrote, “After political U-turns, now floral U-turns.” The hashtag #GazabAadmi trended briefly, with netizens linking the fumble to perceptions of Kumar’s unpredictability.
Political Reactions: BJP vs. JD(U)
The opposition BJP mocked Kumar, calling the incident symbolic of his “indecisiveness.” JD(U) leaders, however, dismissed it as a non-issue, with a spokesperson stating, “Even the CM laughed it off. Focus on governance, not trivialities.” Analysts note that such moments, though small, can shape public perception of leaders.
Nitish’s History of Awkward Public Moments
This isn’t Kumar’s first viral blunder—from forgetting colleagues’ names to his controversial “DNA remark” against PM Modi. Each incident fuels his “unpredictable” image, which rivals use to question his stability.
Will This Affect Bihar Politics?
While the garland episode may not have major political consequences, it offers ammunition to critics. With Tejashwi’s subtle dig, it also underscores the fragile alliance dynamics ahead of the 2024 elections.
Conclusion
For now, Nitish’s garland struggle remains a humorous footnote—but in Bihar, even fleeting moments carry political weight. As one netizen put it: “In Bihar, even flowers have thorns.”
